About

Windward School is dedicated to producing well-balanced, creative individuals prepared to take on the ever-changing challenges of our world. Our students explore their multiple interests in a dynamic and academically rigorous environment while growing within a nurturing community with the guidance of passionate faculty and supportive classmates.

At the forefront of educational models and practices, Windward School strives to innovate and offer students educational opportunities that are unique, engaging, and relevant to life in the 21st century.

Programs

Fundamental to the Windward School philosophy is the belief that secondary education must engage more than the mind alone. Windward’s comprehensive and rigorous course of study is complemented by opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular experiences that foster further growth and development.

The School hopes its graduates will go forth from Windward with a strong sense of personal integrity, self-confidence, and pride in their particular talents, inspired by learning, and prepared for college and for life in the 21st century.

Innovation

Windward was founded as a school in which innovation would, by design, always be front and center. The pursuit and implementation of new ideas has been a hallmark of the school for more than four decades, resulting in a relentless search for new and better ideas that have made Windward into a leading independent school and a model for academic progress.

Community

Partnerships are at the heart of Windward School, whether among alumni members of the Windward Network, active volunteers of the Parent Guild, or civic organizations in our neighborhood of Mar Vista.

Windward strives to create a welcoming, inclusive environment that encourages participation in the life of the school while also offering opportunity for meaningful involvement and interaction with local friends and groups.

Giving

Since its founding more than four decades ago, Windward has continued to develop and prosper thanks to those community members, volunteers, foundations, and other friends who have given generously to ensure the continuous advancement of the school.

Whether giving of time or talent, there are many ways to make a difference in support of Windward’s students and ensure the future growth of our learning community.

Parents of Alumni

Parents will always be a vital element to the success and growth of Windward school. Without the work and dedication of generations of parents, Windward would not be the thriving college preparatory school it is today.

As fellow parents of alumni, you will always be important members of the Windward community and we hope Windward will always be a “home” for your entire family.

I would like to ensure the special bonds you formed with the faculty, administrators, and fellow parents during your time at Windward continue.

Attend social events like parent reunions, and the Alumni Food & Wine Festival

Just stop by and say hello or send an email. We enjoy hearing from you and getting updated on your family.

However you choose to stay involved, please accepted our deepest gratitude for your continued love and support of Windward School and the Windward community.

Fondly,Tom GilderProud Father of Jenna ‘11 and Jeffrey ‘08

"I believe in the kind of education Windward offers, which is strong academics in a nurturing environment. All four of my children are responsible adults in part because of their Windward experience. I stay involved because it's gratifying to have a hand in assuring that other children get this same opportunity." - Allison Mirkin, Parent of Alumni '01, '03, '06, '09